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  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a frequent and serious complication in the elderly population.
  • Drug-induced causes are common, necessitating careful medication review in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the common drug-induced causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in older adults.
  • To outline primary and secondary prevention strategies for drug-induced gastrointestinal bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common medications associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Identification of preventive measures for gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly patients.

Main Results:

  • Key drug classes implicated include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antiplatelet agents (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, clopidogrel), and anticoagulants (e.g., vitamin-K antagonists, heparin, direct oral anticoagulants).
  • Combination therapy with antiplatelet agents or concurrent use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants significantly elevates GIB risk compared to monotherapy.
  • Helicobacter pylori eradication and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) co-medication are established prevention options.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults are particularly vulnerable to drug-induced gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Awareness of causative medications and risk stratification is crucial for preventing GIB.
  • Prophylactic measures, including H. pylori eradication and PPI use, can mitigate bleeding risk.